Business Week

The availability of green building technologies has been steadily increasing to the point of affordability. Some high-profile projects are setting the stage for broader acceptance and use.

Architects can no longer ignore housing issues.

The famous food market is "the heart and soul of the city".

Atlanta's Atlantic Station introduces a new community to the 'trendy suburban antidote' of New Urbanism.

Mixed-use developments are changing how Americans live, work, and play, according a Business Week review of New Urbanism projects.

These modern architectural wonders are technologically advanced buildings that address today's challenges such as terrorism and energy cost.

As housing prices continue to skyrocket, prefabricated homes -- often stylishly designed by respected architects -- are quite a deal, and selling well. [Includes a slide show.]

The number of "supercommuters" is expected to rise.

Large suburban developers are increasingly moving into blighted and urban properties.

A columnist for Business Week describes his return to the small town of Santa Maria, CA, and how it destroyed its character to save itself.

Flying cars are possible within 10 years. The first step will be flying taxis, according to a Business Week report.

Business Week profiles Jane Jacobs as one of the greatest innovators of the past 75 years.

Business Week evaluates the the impact of rising mortgage rates on the housing bubble -- and arrives at dire conclusions.

Even though retirement money is pouring into the inner-city for retail development, the risk may still outweigh the gain.

Big box warehouse club Costco delivers benefits to both its consumers and its employees

A conference in Santa Barbara, CA, focuses on "Wal-Mart's sins". Even the organizers are surprised by the turnout.

A new PBS documentary examines the human aspect of American immigration.

Advertising, legal battles, and consumer interest continue to lead the harsh but successful path of Wal-Mart.

Business Week calls it 'Hispanic Nation.' The new Latino Generation is a demographic like none the U.S. has ever experienced.

New demographics and non-traditional families are changing the nature of the U.S. social infrastructure.